Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants: The Questioneers Book #2
#2 of 6 in Questioneers Chapter Books Series
What’s inside...
From the #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts comes 'Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants', a spirited chapter book full of adventure, friendship, and science. Ada Twist, a young scientist, must unravel a mystery involving her friend Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned, who gets carried away wearing helium pants. With the help of her friends, Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck, Ada embarks on a journey of discovery, asking questions and chasing down Uncle Ned as he floats farther away. This book is part of the Questioneers Series, which is aimed at making STEM fun for children, parents, and teachers.
Discussion points
Why do you think Ada Twist is so passionate about science and asking questions?
What do you think Ada would do if she encountered a problem she couldn’t solve right away?
How do the other characters in the book help Ada in her adventures?
What lessons can you learn from Ada’s curiosity and determination?
How do you think Ada feels when she wears the perilous pants, and why does she react that way?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think like Ada by asking them about any everyday items and how they might explore them scientifically.
Discuss the importance of perseverance and learning from mistakes by highlighting Ada’s relentless problem-solving attitude.
Connect Ada’s adventures to real-world science by asking your child what experiments they would like to conduct.
After reading, ask your child how they would have solved the problems Ada faced, fostering creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Validate your child's responses and guide them to relate Ada's experiences to their own, reinforcing personal connection and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Ada Twist's character is driven by a profound curiosity and a persistent desire to uncover the truth about the world around her, exemplified by her scientific experiments and inquiries.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and engage in exploratory activities to learn more about their environment and how things work.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Ada, along with her friends, faces challenges and uses her scientific knowledge to solve problems, such as figuring out how to rescue Uncle Ned who is floating in the air due to helium pants.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of critical thinking and applying knowledge to overcome obstacles in practical situations.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Throughout the story, Ada collaborates with her friends, demonstrating that many challenges require cooperative efforts to find a solution.
Real-World Application: Highlights the value of working with others, sharing ideas, and contributing to group efforts in school projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Resilience
Explanation: Ada shows resilience by continuing her experiments and inquiries, even when answers aren’t readily available or experiments don't work as expected.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to persevere through difficulties in learning or other activities, reinforcing that determination often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Scientific Thinking
Explanation: Ada’s approach to solving problems is rooted in scientific principles and methods, which are depicted through her investigation processes in the story.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to adopt a scientific mindset for problem-solving, promoting logical thinking and evidence-based conclusions.